About Jack Lynch
Lived 1857 – 1923 (aged 66). Jack Lynch was an American baseball player.
John H. Lynch (February 5, 1857 – April 20, 1923) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1881 to 1890. He played for the Buffalo Bisons, New York Metropolitans, and Brooklyn Gladiators.
His pitch selection included a drop curve and an "inshoot", which was probably the modern screwball.
The New York Clipper wrote of Jack Lynch: Studying the in-and-out curves, rises, and drop deliveries, he rapidly acquired a reputation as an effective and puzzling pitcher...He has complete control of the ball, with all the curves and varying paces in delivery, and is cool and self-possessed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Lynch?
American baseball player and coach
When was Jack Lynch born?
Jack Lynch was born on 5 February 1857 in New York City.
When did Jack Lynch die?
Jack Lynch died on 20 April 1923 in The Bronx.
What was Jack Lynch's occupation?
Jack Lynch was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Lynch?
Jack Lynch was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Lynch (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Lynch. https://biography.guide/jack-lynch-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jack Lynch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-lynch-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Lynch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-lynch-baseball-player/.
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